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Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Desert Christmas Cactus
Authorship: (De Candolle) Kunth
Description & Notes
Opuntia leptocaulis De Candolle is a synonym. As many as two additional species in this genus remain to be vouchered.
Collection Information
Field Number
[Lieb 1295]
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csteinbronn8
Jun 28, 2026
South Guest Ranch Road, Fort Hancock, TX, US
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johndeitsch
May 31, 2026
Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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braulio32
Jul 20, 2024
Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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zbox80
Mar 13, 2024
Fort Hancock, TX, US